Client Alerts & Publications
MTA Implements Revised Contractors Debarment Regulations
Published Date: June 17, 2020
On June 3, 2020, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (“MTA”) published and implemented revised regulations pertaining to the debarment of contractors. The revised regulations address many of the deep concerns raised by the contracting community. Under relevant administrative procedure, the MTA publication of the revised regulations starts a 45 day notice period before the regulations can be adopted as final. The [...] Read More
Building Bridges: The Realities and Implications of Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Law
Authors: Melinda S. Gentile,
Published Date: June 12, 2020
Melinda ("Mindy") S. Gentile, Peckar & Abramson's Diversity and Inclusion Chair, authored "Building Bridges: The Realities and Implications of Diversity and Inclusion in Construction Law" for Best Lawyers Magazine's Spring 2020 edition. Mindy discusses the current state of the challenges and opportunities facing the growing pool of diverse construction attorneys. Read More
Reduce Construction Risk With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Authors: Adam P. Handfinger,
Published Date: June 9, 2020
The article “Reduce Construction Risk With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,” written by Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Miami office, and Kris Lengieza, Senior Director of Business Development at Procore Technologies, was published in Construction Executive on June 2, 2020. Adam and Kris discuss the impact of technology on the construction industry and the significant advancements [...] Read More
Construction Among Occupations Allowed to Conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana in New York City; New York City Has Banned Pre-Hire Marijuana Testing For Many Other Occupations
Authors: Aaron C. Schlesinger,
Published Date: May 20, 2020
Effective May 10, 2020, the City of New York enacted a law prohibiting most public and private employers from testing prospective employees for marijuana pursuant to a pre-employment drug test. The prohibition was added as a new basis of unlawful employment discrimination pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL” - Section 8-107, paragraph 31). Construction employees, in [...] Read More
New Jersey Construction Reopens Monday, May 18 at 6:00 a.m.
Authors: Patrick J. Greene, Jr.,
Published Date: May 14, 2020
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 142 providing for the resumption of non-essential construction projects in New Jersey as of Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6 a.m. Paragraph two of the Order, which can be viewed here, includes mandatory health and safety protocols to be followed. For a detailed discussion of issues to [...] Read More
